St. Luke's Under Fives Playgroup opened in 1990. It is run by a voluntary management committee and operated originally from St Luke's Methodist Church Hall in the city of Gloucester. The group has now relocated to St Stephens Church, Bristol Road, Gloucester. The playgroup is registered to provide 24 places for children aged between two and five years. There are currently 17 children on roll, of whom 15 receive educational funding. The group supports children with learning difficulties and those who speak English as an additional language. The group opens Mondays to Thursdays from 09.30 to 12.30 during school term times. The playgroup has the use of two main play rooms. One of the play rooms is used for large group and physical activities. They also have access to toilet, kitchen and storage facilities. Children are cared for by three members of staff, all of whom hold a recognised level 3 qualification. All staff hold current first aid certificates and the two leaders hold current child protection certificates. Staff are supported by rota parents.